Matt Beienburg, Director of Education Policy at the Goldwater Institute, came on our broadcast to talk about the decrease in American patriotism. He reveals how his organization is taking the lead in transforming civics education. He encourages teachers to focus on the fundamental skills and knowledge students need to be responsible, law-abiding citizens.
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SHOW LINKS
Goldwater Institute (AmericanCivicsNow.com) | Goldwater Launches $300K Landmark American Civics Initiative https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/goldwater-launches-300k-landmark-american-civics-initiative/
Goldwater Institute | The Excellence in Civics Education School District Grant Program https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/excellence-in-civics-education-grant/
Goldwater Institute | The Arizona Civics Scholars Program https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/arizona-civics-scholars-program/
Matt’s recommended reading:
Land of Hope (textbook) https://www.encounterbooks.com/books/land-of-hope-revised_edition/
Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me: Debunking the False Narratives Defining America’s School Curricula (book) https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Liberal-Teacher-Told/dp/0063265974
Gallup | American Pride Slips to New Low https://news.gallup.com/poll/692150/american-pride-slips-new-low.aspx
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation | New Study Finds Alarming Lack of Civic Literacy Among Americans https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/civics/new-study-finds-alarming-lack-of-civic-literacy-among-americans
Arizona Department of Education | Arizona Civics Test Administration Manual https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2023/11/2026%20Arizona%20Civics%20Test%20Administration%20Guide%20%281%29.pdf
Arizona Revised Statute 15-506 | Flag, Constitution and Bill of Rights display; recitation of pledge of allegiance; moment of silence; exemption https://www.azleg.gov/viewdocument/?docName=https://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00506.htm
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